Clinical Nurse II - Acute Rehab - Nights - FT

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans of care for assigned patients. The role performs professional nursing duties using psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients and their families or significant others throughout the continuum of care. The nurse evaluates outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge, revising plans or making referrals as needed. The nurse also serves as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit and may function as a Patient Care Coordinator at the supervisor’s or manager’s request. The successful candidate will work at the new Irvine Acute Rehab Hospital, a joint UCI Health and LifePoint venture anticipated to open in summer 2026. The role requires floating between UCI Health locations as needed and the ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 2 years of recent inpatient clinical nursing experience in adult acute care, or completion of a 6-month UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I orientation or new graduate RN residency didactic series.
At least 1 year of rehabilitation experience.
External candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans of care for assigned patients.
Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients and their families or significant others throughout the continuum of care.
Evaluate patient outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge; revise plans or make referrals as necessary.
Serve as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit.
Function as a Patient Care Coordinator when requested by the supervisor or manager.
Float between UCI Health locations as needed.